topic 2 states returns in State tax filing

2 states returns

nicog — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:00:05 GMT

I have the Home & Business version , which includes one state return. How much would cost for another state ? And, what is the cost for e-filing each of the state returns

Re: 2 states returns

mesquitebean — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:19:35 GMT

@ nicog wrote:
I have the Home & Business version , which includes one state return. How much would cost for another state ? And, what is the cost for e-filing each of the state returns

That edition includes 1 state program, with which you can create as many state returns as you need--of that same state. A second state program (i.e., different state) is currently slightly discounted at $40 (normally will revert to $45 in March).

The state efile fee is currently discounted at $20 for each state return efiled. It will increase to $25 in March.

There is no state efile for New York state, and no fee to print and mail a state return.

Re: 2 states returns

nicog — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:02:08 GMT

I received a reply that I am required to purchase a program to file the return for a different state. Will I be prompt for the program after entering the info for one state ordo I need to download this program? Also, my wife is completing similar returns. I am assuming that the download for $40 for the additional state would cover both of us.

Thank you, Nick

Re: 2 states returns

mesquitebean — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:48:26 GMT

@nicog wrote:
I received a reply that I am required to purchase a program to file the return for a different state. Will I be prompt for the program after entering the info for one state ordo I need to download this program? Also, my wife is completing similar returns. I am assuming that the download for $40 for the additional state would cover both of us.
Thank you, Nick

If your product includes a state program, then there is a fee to add a second (different) state program. With a state program you can prepare as many state returns of that state that you need.

You should finish your Federal return first before beginning the state returns. To ensure accurate calculations, you should prepare your non-resident state return first before you prepare the resident state return, so your resident state can give you credit for any taxes paid to the non-resident state.

If you told TurboTax in the Personal Info section that you made money in another state and told it which state, then when you go to the State Taxes tab after finishing the Federal return, it should show your states listed. One of them you can download as your included state program, if you haven't already. It may prompt you to purchase the second state program. When you purchase it through the program, you'll see the screens below:

If you have any problems when going through all that, go back to the first screen and click on the Help link as in the images below:

Re: 2 states returns

mesquitebean — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:56:47 GMT

@nicog

ADDENDUM:

You can also get to those screens I provided above by opening your return, then clicking on ONLINE in the top TurboTax menu bar, then selecting "Download State." That should then give you the first screen I showed above to start the process.